Ada Lovelace Day Women In Science Wikipedia and Wikidata Edit-a-Thon

Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Lovelace was a 19th-century English mathematician and writer who also happened to be the very first computer programmer. She wrote what were essentially computer programs for the analytical engine that computing pioneer Charles Babbage was […]

Science Engagement: P.A. Day Program

Available to students in grades 3-8, P.A. Day programs explore topics in STEM through engaging and interactive experiments, with a hands-on approach to learning. Each P.A. Day Program runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with extended care available. Before- and after-camp care is supervised, unscheduled time. Science magazines, books, puzzles, and games are available for use. […]

FSc Scientists on Science Symposium: Where is the pandemic heading?

Join us for a Scientists on Science Symposium organized by the Faculty of Science and moderated by Vivian Saridakis, Associate Dean of Research & Partnerships. Date: Monday, October 17, 2022 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Presentations, followed by a panel discussion) Location: Lumbers Building (LUM) 306 & Zoom To register, visit: yorku.ca/science/Oct17symposium Zoom Details […]

Increasing Student Learning Through Alternative Assessments

Please join us on Tuesday October 11, 2022, from 1-2pm on Zoom, for a workshop on “Increasing Student Learning Through Alternative Assessments.”  In this workshop we will explore how alternative assessments can be used to foster engagement and increase student learning. In this context, we will examine successful examples from the Faculty of Science and discuss practical concerns […]

Graduate Students Fireside Chats on Teaching

Dear science graduate students & post-docs, We’re thrilled to announce that we will be re-starting our Science Graduate Student “fireside” chats on teaching and learning this Fall.  We—Dr. Tamara Kelly (Science Pedagogical Chair) and Ashley Nahornick (FSc. Educational Developer)—started this as an online offering in 2021/22. This year, you’ll have the option to attend in-person (snacks!) or online – we want everyone to […]

Practical Strategies for Grading: Focus on Feedback for Science

Dear all science graduate students and post-docs, You are all invited to join us for a hands-on workshop, which has been specially designed for graduate students in the Faculty of Science, we will explore practical strategies for providing feedback on student work. In this context, we will discuss components of positive feedback, different modes of delivery, as well as effective […]

Increasing Student Learning Through Alternative Assessments

Dear Science Colleagues, Please join us on Tuesday October 11, 2022, from 1-2pm on Zoom, for a workshop on “Increasing Student Learning Through Alternative Assessments.” In this workshop we will explore how alternative assessments can be used to foster engagement and increase student learning. In this context, we will examine successful examples from the Faculty […]

November FSc. Bi-monthly Informal Meeting on Teaching & Learning

Dear all interested instructors, Please join us for our second bi-monthly informal meetings on Teaching & learning for Fall 2022 led by our Pedagogical Chair, Tamara Kelly. All instructors are welcome to join the meetings, where we will discuss teaching and learning strategies, issues, and ideas in an informal way. Fall Meetings:  SAVE THE DATE  Wednesday, November 23 @1:30-2:30 p.m.  Join Zoom Meetinghttps://yorku.zoom.us/j/98239943872?pwd=YzRRUFo1UFZmdWlJeWJuZzBScXJlUT09&from=addon  If you have any questions or ideas, please […]

September FSc. Bi-monthly Informal Meeting on Teaching & Learning

Dear all interested science instructors, You are invited two join us for our two bi-monthly informal meetings on Teaching & learning for Fall 2022 led by our Pedagogical Chair, Tamara Kelly. All instructors are welcome to join the meetings, where we will discuss teaching and learning strategies, issues, and ideas in an informal way. Fall Meetings: Wednesday, September 21 @ 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Join Zoom Meetinghttps://yorku.zoom.us/j/99617851985?pwd=bjVCNHB3eTBlejNkZFpRR1lGOUNzQT09&from=addon  Wednesday, November 23 @1:30-2:30 p.m.  […]

FSc. Science Education Book Club

Dear all interested science instructors, The Science Pedagogy Chair, Dr. Tamara Kelly, and the Science Committee on Teaching & Learning (CoTL) would like to invite you to join us for the launch of the Faculty of Science Book Club for the 2022-23 academic year.  We will be creating an email group for all those interested, […]